News for '-nexus'

From boom to doom: The story of India's start-ups

From boom to doom: The story of India's start-ups

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Start-ups that did not have a business model and, hence, could not grow or attract new funding, are shutting shop.

Moto X Style will impress you, at Rs 31,999 it's a good bet

Moto X Style will impress you, at Rs 31,999 it's a good bet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

With the Moto X Style, Motorola has officially declared war against the bigwigs of the smartphone industry.

Bengal CM fires another salvo at Chidambaram

Bengal CM fires another salvo at Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

The West Bengal government on Thursday lodged a fresh complaint with the Centre against Trinamool Congress, accusing it of having a 'nexus' with Maoists.In a letter to Home Minister P Chidambaram, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee cited the arrest of two persons from a Trinamool Congress-run camp in Midnapore who allegedly had Maoist links. "The chief minister sent a letter to the Union home minister on the arrest of 2 persons on Monday with Maoist links," said sources.

HTC to fight against Apple's lawsuit

HTC to fight against Apple's lawsuit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Taiwanese cellphone maker HTC Corp on Thursday said it will strongly defend itself against the patent infringement lawsuits brought by software giant Apple.

When Bollywood went the gay way

When Bollywood went the gay way

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Looking at some Bollywood films that revolve around homosexuality.

Sex racket busted in Delhi, 7 foreigners held

Sex racket busted in Delhi, 7 foreigners held

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Ashok Chand, deputy commissioner of crime branch, has set his eyes on the sex rackets that have been thriving in the National capital in almost all parts of the city to break the nexus between Indian middlemen and foreign women who are paid hefty sums anything between Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh a month for the services rendered to their clients.

State agency to develop Dharavi under CM's plan

State agency to develop Dharavi under CM's plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan plans to overhaul the Rs 15,000-crore Dharavi redevelopment project. Chavan - who has already flagged what he called an "unholy nexus" among builders, politicians and middlemen in the wake of the Adarsh housing society scam - now wants state-run Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (Mhada) to carry out the big-ticket project.

Kalburgi's wife seeks SIT probe into rationalist's 2015 murder

Kalburgi's wife seeks SIT probe into rationalist's 2015 murder

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Kalburgi's wife, in her plea, said that the investigation in Dabholkar and Pansare murder cases was in a "sorry state" and no progress has been made in bringing the killers to book.

Tax evasion through stocks: Sebi revokes ban on 114 entities

Tax evasion through stocks: Sebi revokes ban on 114 entities

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Violation of provisions of Sebi Act, Securities Contracts regulation, Prohibition of Fraudulent Trade (PFTUP) norms were not observed in respect of these 114 entities.

Why Ratan Tata hired Niira Radia's PR agency

Why Ratan Tata hired Niira Radia's PR agency

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Stating that Tatas did not have a 'captive' connection to counter a media campaign against it by an unholy nexus between certain corporates and journalists, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata on Thursday said that this necessitated engagement of external PR service provider Niira Radia.

Pak players bribed to 'fix' Lord's Test

Pak players bribed to 'fix' Lord's Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

International cricket was rocked by a match-fixing scandal on Sunday with as many as seven top Pakistani players, including captain Salman Butt, being under the scanner for their role in 'spot-fixing' in the ongoing fourth Test against England at Lord's.

Goa cops not interested in contacting me: Model

Goa cops not interested in contacting me: Model

Rediff.com11 May 2010

As Swedish model, who exposed the police-drug peddler nexus in Goa, said that police showed no interest in contacting her despite her presence in India, the Crime Branch has questioned why the model did not reveal about her presence in the neighbouring state to them.

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Xiaomi, which sells its phones exclusively through e-commerce website Flipkart.com in India, is looking to find a foothold in a market that has at least 80 different phone companies fighting it out for market share.

NCP offers outside support to BJP in Maharashtra

NCP offers outside support to BJP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

In a surprise development, the Nationalist Congress Party on Sunday offered outside support to the Bharatiya Janata Party to form a government in Maharashtra "in the interest of stability and development" of the state.

When will we get freedom from babudom?

When will we get freedom from babudom?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The point is that whenever things go wrong, our systems are skilfully structured to instantly protect our bureaucrats.

Large scale illegal mining in various states: Govt

Large scale illegal mining in various states: Govt

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Acknowledging "large scale" illegal mining in various states, the government on Tuesday said this could lead to a nexus between criminal and anti-national elements, especially in naxal-affected areas.

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

On Sunday, Faisal Hussain, 29, opened fire in Toronto's vibrant Greektown neighbourhood, killing a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman. Thirteen people were also injured in the shooting, some with potentially life-altering injuries.

Why India must be alert next to 'unstable' Pak

Why India must be alert next to 'unstable' Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The 156-page report titled 'Whither Pakistan? Growing Instability And Implications for India' said: "it is very much likely that agencies in Pakistan will continue with their present strategy of using terror as a tool of pressure against India."

Pune court remands Varavara Rao in police custody till Nov 26

Pune court remands Varavara Rao in police custody till Nov 26

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Rao was taken into custody in Hyderabad on Saturday after his house arrest ended on November 15 and his petition to quash the transit remand was disposed of by a court there on November 16.

Housing.com in sale talks with Snapdeal?

Housing.com in sale talks with Snapdeal?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Market experts have valued Housing.com at $700 million.

Komaram Puri is high on style, low on content

Komaram Puri is high on style, low on content

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Komaram Puli is stylish, technically sound but has a run-of-the-mill story.

Maha ATS probing Indian Mujahideen-underworld nexu

Maha ATS probing Indian Mujahideen-underworld nexu

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which arrested Pune blast prime suspect Abdul Samad Bhatkal, is probing the possible nexus between underworld and terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) in the case.

Film personalities in Hyderabad drug bust

Film personalities in Hyderabad drug bust

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The nexus between the Telugu film industry and the drug mafia has been revealed with the Hyderabad police arresting two brothers of popular film actor Ravi Teja, along with two others. Hyderabad Police Commissioner A K Khan said that Naga Babu and Bharat Raju, both brothers of Ravi Teja, along with their friend Naresh and an Ugandan national Cheema were arrested near a hotel in Jubilee Hills on Thursday night while they were buying drugs from the foreigner.

First Look: Late Vishnuvardhan's 199th film

First Look: Late Vishnuvardhan's 199th film

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Makers of School Master are releasing the relatively unknown film that featured the late Kannada actor.

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore granted interim bail to Saeed and his aides -- Hafiz Masood, Ameer Hamza, and Malik Zafar -- until August 31 against surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each, Dawn newspaper reported.

We have no relation with the Trinamool: Maoists

We have no relation with the Trinamool: Maoists

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The banned Communist Party of India-Maoist on Wednesday dismissed allegations levelled by the Marxists on the nexus between the Trinamool Congress and the rebels, saying the proscribed outfit did not have any relations with the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Why MGNREGA is a flop

Why MGNREGA is a flop

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A nexus between the panchayat president and the block development officer has led to the failure of Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme in many villages, says A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com

'UK, Australia more vigilant about student visas'

'UK, Australia more vigilant about student visas'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Gulshan Kumar, former Education Officer, Australian High Commission talks about the recent clamp down on student visas and why.

Banks were made to bail out Mallya under UPA rule: BJP

Banks were made to bail out Mallya under UPA rule: BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

BJP alleged that banks were 'pushed' into giving Rs 3,100 crore loan to him and unfreezing his bank accounts in 2012.

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'It's also a movie-crazed kid's idea of a great time,' discovers Sreehari Nair.

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Goa police are planning to visit Sweden to record the statement of Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, who used a spy-cam to expose the drug peddler-police nexus in the state, crime branch sources said. The sources confirmed that they have sought financial approval for the visit, which is very crucial to investigate the case. "The file is with the home department. Once the approval is granted, we will send an officer to Sweden to meet Lucky," an official said.

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'The ISI is bound to exploit narcoterrorism.'

It's raining malls in India this year

It's raining malls in India this year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

7.8 million square feet of mall space is under construction this year, the highest ever since 2011.

Left leaders meet PM over Bengal violence

Left leaders meet PM over Bengal violence

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Left leaders on Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and presented him "evidence" of the "nexus" between the Maoists and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, charging the latter with using violence to expand their political base in the state.

Pak has allowed terror groups to thrive: Antony

Pak has allowed terror groups to thrive: Antony

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Slamming Pakistan for not putting an end to terror groups operating from its soil, Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday said that country has allowed them to thrive, demonstrating no will to act against such outfits. He also said that the China-Pakistan military nexus is a matter of serious concern. India needs to 'closely monitor' the developments in Pakistan, he said, noting that "Islamabad must put an end to terror activities emanating from its soil."

Cong-BJP plot behind Liberhan leak: Mayawati

Cong-BJP plot behind Liberhan leak: Mayawati

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati sees a Congress-Bhartiya Janata Party conspiracy behind what she termed as a "systematic leakage" of the Liberhan Commission report.

Poll diary: Will it be Diggy Raja for Varanasi?

Poll diary: Will it be Diggy Raja for Varanasi?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Congress is searching high and low for a suitable candidate to take on Narendra Modi in the holy city. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com

Ex B'desh spy chief shows ISI links to terrorists

Ex B'desh spy chief shows ISI links to terrorists

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

A long-suspected nexus between Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and insurgent groups active in India's northeast have come to light with detained former Bangladesh intelligence chief confirming Islamabad's spy agency's link to the sensational supply of arms to the United Liberation Front of Asom in 2004.

Beware! ISI may try to attack our scientists again

Beware! ISI may try to attack our scientists again

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'Pakistan may have moved back from this devilish plot in 2007, but there is no guarantee it won't be on the drawing boards again,' warns Rajeev Sharma.

Kejriwal resigned but Modi still glued to CM's chair: Cong

Kejriwal resigned but Modi still glued to CM's chair: Cong

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Taking a potshot at both Arvind Kejriwal and Narendra Modi, Congress on Sunday said while the Delhi chief minister resigned to fulfill his national ambitions, the Gujarat leader is still glued to the CM's chair.